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Maine Schools to Get Help Improving Recycling Programs

Schools around Maine are getting help improving their recycling programs.

Rockland man surrenders after 2-hour standoff

Police in Rockland, Maine, say a standoff ended with the suspect surrendering and no one getting hurt.

Maine Man Wounded When Girlfriend Slips, Discharges Shotgun

Game wardens say a Maine hunter was wounded when his girlfriend accidentally discharged her shotgun when she slipped on ice.

Inmate death being investigated at Maine State Prison

State police are investigating an inmate death at the Maine State Prison.

Inmate Dies at Maine State Prison

A Farmington man died Friday at the Maine State Prison.

Bangor Police Make Arrest in Homicide Investigation

A 29-year-old man was taken into custody in Bangor on Friday.

FBI Arrest “Armed And Dangerous” Man Wanted on Fentanyl Charge

A man who the FBI considered armed and dangerous has been arrested.

Regulators Close Maine’s Shrimp Fishery For Next 3 Years

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — Regulators are closing the Gulf of Maine winter shrimp season for another three years.

Recount Shows Candidate Won By Only 2 Votes

WATERVILLE, Maine (AP) — A ballot recount shows a Maine Democrat beat his Republican opponent for City Council by only two votes.

2 Paintings Belonging To LOVE Artist Are Being Auctioned

VINALHAVEN, Maine (AP) — The estate of artist Robert Indiana, creator of the iconic LOVE series, is auctioning off two paintings that belonged to him to raise money to defend against a lawsuit and to stabilize his deteriorating home.

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Maine School District Responds After Backlash Over Principal’s ICE Costume

The district says the situation occurred off RSU 9 grounds.

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Platner Campaign Experiences Yet Another Shakeup in Staff

The campaign has endured several departures.

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Maine Churches, Schools Open Chapters of Late Charlie Kirk’s Organization

At least 20 Turning Point chapters have been established at colleges, high schools and churches in Maine.

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Boy turns himself in to police following stabbing in Aroostook County

A juvenile accused of stabbing someone during a fight in Caribou on Halloween turned himself in to police.

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Sprinkler system contained fire at Portland senior citizen complex

There were no injuries reported when a fire broke out at the Deering Pavilion on Forest Avenue in Portland.